The Beatles complete ‘Long, Long, Long,’ early take of ‘Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1968)

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Video: 'Long, Long, Long (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Long, Long, Long” at EMI Studio 2 today in London.

Paul McCartney also slipped into EMI Studio 1 on this day and recorded five takes of the basic track for his song “Why Don’t We Do It In The Road,” featuring vocals and acoustic guitar.


Video: 'Why Don't We Do It In The Road? (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 4 in mono)